KDE Plasma 6.6.7 Arrives as the First Update in the New LTS Series
Originally expected to end with version 6.6.6, KDE Plasma 6.6 now continues as an LTS branch, with version 6.6.7 delivering important bug fixes.
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Shelly 3.1.7 Arch Linux Package Manager Adds New Zig-Based Engine
Shelly 3.1.7 introduces RLPM, an independent Zig-based package management engine, alongside improvements to AUR builds, Flatpak permissions, and AppImage support.
Forgejo 17.0 Dev Platform Released with Improved Actions, Git LFS Support
Forgejo 17.0 is out with improved CI/CD workflows, enhanced Git LFS management, donation buttons, and expanded repository migration support.
Noctalia 5.3 Wayland Shell Released with Redesigned App Launcher
Noctalia 5.3 introduces a redesigned app launcher, expanded bar and dock customization, lock screen improvements, and numerous bug fixes.
Libreboot 26.10 Adds UEFI Support, Expands Hardware Compatibility
The open-source firmware project Libreboot 26.10 switches to EDK2, adds support for hundreds of Chromebooks, and improves modern OS compatibility.
Epic Games Confirms Fortnite Is Coming to Linux with New Easy Anti-Cheat
Epic Games confirms Fortnite is coming to Linux, with a new Easy Anti-Cheat system designed to improve cheat protection on the platform.
Strata 1.0 Released, a New Linux File Manager Built for Omarchy
Strata 1.0 is a new Rust-based Linux file manager designed for Omarchy, featuring GTK4, Miller columns, keyboard navigation, and secure previews.
Fastfetch 2.70 System Information Tool Released with Linux and Android Improvements
Fastfetch 2.70 arrives with better Android support, improved Linux audio detection, fewer dependencies, and bug fixes across platforms.
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 204 Fixes VPN DNS Issues, Updates Linux Kernel
IPFire 2.29 Core Update 204 fixes VPN-related DNS resolution issues, updates the Linux kernel to 6.18.54, and refreshes key packages.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Released, Drops X11 Sessions After 30 Years of KDE
KDE Plasma 6.8 arrives on KDE's 30th anniversary, dropping native X11 sessions and improving Wayland, performance, HDR, and remote desktop.